The Greenhouse Dry Eye Clinic at Spring Hill Eyecare

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Dry Eye Syndrome, also known as Ocular Surface Disorder or Dysfunctional Tear Syndrome, is a condition which causes symptoms of burning, scratchy, and irritated eyes, discomfort, and light sensitivity.  There are quite a few causes for dry eye including age, gender (women are more susceptible than men), certain medications, our environment, contact lens use, gland blockage, LASIK, and working on the computer. Dry eyes are affecting adults earlier than ever due to the emergence of the Internet, computer-related jobs, and hand-held devices. Staring at a near target (like computers & hand held devices) significantly decreases your blink rate, thus repeatedly drying out your ocular surface.

This is a chronic and progressive disease.  While there is no complete cure for dry eye, treatment options such as artificial tears, prescription eye drops (steroids, Restasis, Xiidra, Miebo), Lipiflow, IPL, lid hygiene, OptiLIFT Radiofrequency with Direct Muscle Stimulation, Omega 3’s, and drinking a lot of water while decreasing caffeine intake often helps keep you comfortable and seeing well.

^{The Crystal Tear Report}

The Crystal Tear Report is a color-coded summary of how healthy your tear film is. It takes all the different dry eye tests we do with the Oculus and puts them together in one easy-to-understand page.

Think of it like a ‘report card’ for your tears. It looks at how stable your tears are, how much you’re producing, whether there’s inflammation, and even how your oil glands are working. Each section is marked green, yellow, or red—green means healthy, yellow means borderline, and red means we need to address it.

This report helps us track your progress over time. When we repeat the testing, we can compare today’s results with your previous visits to see if your treatments are improving your tear quality and comfort. It’s not just numbers and graphs—it’s a visual way for you to see exactly what’s happening on the surface of your eyes.

OptiLIFT Radiofrequency with Direct Muscle Stimulation

Non-Surgical Device to Tone Muscles to Address Droopy Eyelids:

LipiFlow^® and LipiScan^®

The Greenhouse has the latest in dry eye technology including The LipiScan Dynamic Meibomian Imager  and The LipiFlow Thermal Pulsation System.  

The LipiScan™ with Dynamic Meibomian Imaging™ (DMI) captures high-definition images of the meibomian glands.  The LipiFlow® Thermal Pulsation System consists of a Console and a single-use sterile device, known as the Activator, and has a drug-free mechanism of action. Eye care professionals use the LipiFlow System to treat MGD patients in-office with confidence and efficiency.

The LipiFlow System represents more than 10 years of dedicated research and is protected by more than 30 patents. A phased pressure profile with adaptive force equalization and proximal-to-distal peristaltic motion evacuates gland contents as the inner lid is gently heated.

IPL^®: Intense Pulsed Light

^NuLids Eyelid Cleaning Procedure to Help Maintain Clean and Healthy Lids

Healthy eyelids are the foundation of comfortable, hydrated eyes, and maintaining proper eyelid hygiene is crucial for preventing issues like dry eyes, Blepharitis, and Meibomian Gland Dysfunction. NuLIDS PRO is designed to exfoliate and stimulate your eyelids, ensuring they stay clean and functional for your everyday activities. In just a few minutes, this innovative treatment removes biofilm and scurf while opening blocked Meibomian Glands, which are essential for producing the oils that keep your eyes moisturized and comfortable.

Neglecting eyelid hygiene can lead to a buildup of debris, bacteria, and even Demodex mites—microscopic parasites that live on the eyelids and can worsen conditions like Blepharitis and dry eye disease. The NuLIDS PRO system addresses these issues by gently cleansing and revitalizing the eyelids. It not only removes scurf and biofilm but also helps eliminate Demodex mites, reducing inflammation and irritation while promoting better oil flow and overall eyelid health. This safe, chemical-free treatment is an essential part of maintaining healthy eyes.
 

Regular eyelid hygiene isn’t just for those with existing eye issues—it’s essential for everyone. By prioritizing the health of your eyelids with treatments like NuLIDS PRO, you can reduce your risk of developing dry eyes and other uncomfortable conditions. Take the first step toward healthier, more comfortable eyes with NuLIDS PRO, the proven solution for regular eyelid care and optimal eye health.

BlephEx^® Eyelid Cleaning Procedure to Help Maintain Clean and Healthy Lids

• Over 50% of all patients suffer from some type of eyelid symptoms associated with insufficient eyelid hygiene.
• BlephEx® is a new, in-office procedure that allows your doctor to take an active role in cleaning your eyelid margins.
• BlephEx® removes excess bacteria, biofilm and bacterial toxins, the main causes of eyelid symptoms.
• BlephEx® cleans eyelids to maintain eyelid hygiene.
• With regular treatments, the eyelids stay clean and symptom-free.
• The BlephEx® treatment only takes a few minutes to perform.

Prokera^® Amniotic Tissue Graft

PROKERA® biologic corneal bandage devices are used by eye doctors around the world to heal and treat eye diseases such as keratitis, common dry eye, recurrent corneal erosions, filamentary keratitis, persistent epithelial defects, neurotrophic corneas, herpetic ulcers, and many other ocular surface diseases. The PROKERA family of products - PROKERA SLIM, PROKERA, and PROKERA PLUS reduce inflammation and simultaneously promote regenerative healing of the ocular surface.

Natural, Therapeutic Healing

The amniotic membrane tissue in PROKERA products, which is preserved using the Company’s proprietary CryoTek® processing method to ensure the tissue retains its full biologic activity, has natural therapeutic actions that help damaged eye surfaces heal. PROKERA products provide faster and more effective healing of the cornea with less scarring and inflammation, leading to clear corneas and improved clinical outcomes.

The Healing Process

PROKERA biologic corneal bandage devices are safe and effective with no risk of intraocular pressure (IOP) spikes or delayed healing. PROKERA products can be inserted in the doctor’s office, or may be inserted in a surgical or hospital setting in conjunction with other procedures. PROKERA products can also be used in combination with topical agents.

We Keep Several Dry Eye Products on hand and in stock!

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Why did we name our dry eye clinic The Greenhouse?

If you've lived in Spring Hill long enough you may remember the large greenhouse on the property where we are currently located.  Our dry eye clinic pays homage to this history and is even decorated with tools and items found in the original greenhouse.  We used the green barn wood and green fireplace mantle in this room.  Also, greenhouses are full of humidity and moisture and if you have dry eyes, we want them to feel this way too!